Cardamom Banana Bread with Brown Butter
Cardamom Banana Bread with Brown Butter is a delightful twist on a beloved classic. This moist, aromatic bread blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with warm cardamom spice and rich, nutty brown butter. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, each slice brings warmth and nostalgia, making it a comforting treat that will impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium-sized)
- 1/2 cup unsalted brown butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the browned butter (slightly cooled), sugar, and eggs; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cardamom, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg